How IGP's expert guidance helped companies understand their requirements, identify gaps, and build confidence in their path to B Corp recertification.
As a consulting partner to B Lab's TrailBlazers program, Impact Growth Partners (IGP) guided 8 companies through the challenges of preparing for recertification under the new B Lab Standards. The experience reinforced an important lesson: while the new standards are more comprehensive and rigorous, understanding which requirements apply—and how to address them—can make the process significantly more manageable.
In B Lab's article, As Our TrailBlazers Learned, When You're Recertifying, You're Not Alone: Resources Can Meet You Where You Are, IGP consultants Rebecca Coffey and Sonia Tze Huse are recognized for helping participating companies interpret the standards in the context of their size, industry, and existing practices.
IGP's expertise helped companies distinguish applicable requirements from those that did not apply, assess how their existing practices aligned with the standards, and identify gaps requiring attention. This tailored guidance transformed what initially seemed like an overwhelming set of requirements into a more achievable path forward.
The article also highlights the value of combining expert guidance with cross-functional collaboration and peer learning. By bringing together internal stakeholders, experienced consultants, and fellow B Corps, participating companies gained not only a clearer understanding of the standards but also greater organizational engagement and momentum.
The results were compelling: B Lab reports that every TrailBlazers company began the program feeling overwhelmed but finished with a sense that the new standards were achievable. One participant credited the context provided by the consultants as critical to keeping the team engaged.
IGP brings this same combination of technical expertise, practical interpretation, and structured implementation support to its clients. Through detailed gap analyses and its proprietary IGP Impact Roadmap©, IGP helps companies navigate requirements at the individual compliance criterion level, prioritize actions, coordinate responsibilities, and develop a practical strategy for achieving and maintaining certification.
Read the full B Lab article to learn how expert guidance and collaborative learning can help companies navigate the new standards with greater clarity and confidence.